FACULTY POSITIONS FOR 2017-18

The Gevirtz Graduate School of Education at the University of California, Santa Barbara seeks a full-time director of the Science and Mathematics Initiative/CalTeach program. This is a career Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment position. Duties include helping coordinate and teach in CalTeach, a UC-wide program for increasing the number and quality of secondary science and mathematics teachers who are prepared to teach the linguistically and culturally diverse students in California. The Lecturer will be housed in the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education and will work extensively with students and faculty across education, the sciences, and mathematics. The successful candidate must have a doctorate in science education or related field, strong science content knowledge, and exemplary teaching, mentoring, and administrative skills. The ability to work effectively with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds representing the state of California is essential. Desirable experience includes teaching in a middle or high school classrooms, teaching prospective or practicing teachers, conducting educational research, and/or administering academic programs. Preferable start date is July 1, 2017. Please send a letter of interest outlining experiences and qualifications together with a teaching philosophy and curriculum vitae to UC Recruit, https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00883. In addition, please arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to the same address. We will begin reviewing applications on December 5, 2016. The position will remain open until filled. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The University of California is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

RESEARCH AND TEACHING POSITIONS (Temporary)

Responsibilities: Supervises Teacher Education Program students in practicum sites in elementary or secondary public schools.Coordinates between UCSB coursework and practicum activities for TEP students and Cooperating Teachers. Provides training and support for Cooperating Teachers at the school site. Works in consultation with school personnel to identify classroom placements, promote growth in teaching practice and to resolve problems. Meets regularly with TEP students and participates in TEP faculty meetings, curriculum development activities, and program and student evaluation activities.

Qualifications:

Teacher certification in the State of California or equivalent

Minimum of three years experience as a public or private school classroom teacher

Experience in providing professional development services to teachers or other education personnel

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of current policies and effective practices in K-12 teaching.

Please submit a cover letter, resume and/or curriculum vita and contact information for up to three references.

Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. Please note: The use of a temporary lecturer titles pool does not guarantee that an open position exists at the time you are applying. See the “Next Review Date” specified in UC Recruit to learn whether the department is currently reviewing applications for an upcoming opening. If there is no future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time.

If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact Suzanne Dougherty via email: suzanne@education.ucsb.edu and list TEP, Supervisor in the subject line.

The Teacher Education Program (TEP) is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Lecturer, Department of Education (JPF00906)

Applications are invited for possible openings for temporary part-time lecturer positions at the University of California, Santa Barbara to teach courses in the Department of Education. Appointments are variable in terms of percentage time and may be from one quarter to one year, with the possibility of reappointment. Salary is based on UCSB salary scales.

Areas of Specialization: Culture and Development; Language and Literacy; Learning, Culture and Technology Studies; Policy, Leadership and Research Methods; Science and Mathematics Education; Special Education and Risk Studies; and Teacher Education and Professional Development

Applicants must have at least an M.A. degree in Education, or a related field, and teaching experience at the college level. A Ph.D. in Education is preferred. Terms and conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and any appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. Please note: The use of a temporary lecturer titles pool does not guarantee that an open position exists at the time you are applying. See the “Next Review Date” specified in UC Recruit to learn whether the department is currently reviewing applications for an upcoming opening. If there is no future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time.

If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact Cora Danielson via email: cora@education.ucsb.edu and list EDUC Lecturer in the subject line.

The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applications are invited for possible openings for temporary part-time lecturer positions at the University of California, Santa Barbara to teach courses in the Department of Counseling Clinical and School Psychology. Appointments are variable in terms of percentage time and may be from one quarter to one year, with the possibility of reappointment. Salary is based on UCSB salary scales.

Areas of Specialization: Counseling Clinical and School Psychology

Applicants must have at least an M.A. degree in Counseling or a related field and teaching experience at the college level. Terms and conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and any appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. Please note: The use of a temporary lecturer titles pool does not guarantee that an open position exists at the time you are applying. See the “Next Review Date” specified in UC Recruit to learn whether the department is currently reviewing applications for an upcoming opening. If there is no future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time.

If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact Tracey Velasquez via email: tracey@education.ucsb.edu and list CCSP Lecturer in the subject line.

The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applications are invited for possible openings for temporary part-time lecturer positions at the University of California, Santa Barbara to teach courses in the Teacher Education Program. Appointments are variable in terms of percentage time and may be from one quarter to one year, with the possibility of reappointment. Salary is based on UCSB salary scales.

Responsibilities:
Instructors are expected to attend all class sessions, read and evaluate student assignments, and assign grades adhering to all department deadlines. Additionally, instructors are expected to attend all program faculty meetings, faculty retreats, and participate in the local evaluation of the State required teaching performance assessment (edTPA for UCSB).

Qualifications:

Masters Degree in Education or related field

Preferred: Experience working in teacher education or K-12 education

Preferred: Familiarity with the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP) and the California Teaching Performance Expectations (TPE)

Please submit a cover letter, resume and/or curriculum vita, and contact information for up to three references. If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact Suzanne Dougherty by email at Suzanne@education.ucsb.edu and list "TEP Lecturer" in the subject line.

Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. Please note: The use of a temporary lecturer titles pool does not guarantee that an open position exists at the time you are applying. See the “Next Review Date” specified in UC Recruit to learn whether the department is currently reviewing applications for an upcoming opening. If there is no future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time.

The Teacher Education Program (TEP) is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

STAFF POSITIONS

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Gevirtz Graduate School of Education

Positions: Open until filled
Primary Consideration: November 28, 2016

This University Development Officer serves as Associate Director of Development ("ADD") for the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education. S/he will personally work with donor prospects to optimize philanthropy to benefit UC Santa Barbara and to support the Gevirtz School ("GGSE"). The ADD primarily focuses on giving from individuals in order to promote fundraising priorities, with additional attention to stewardship activities to support the overall fundraising strategy for the department. His/her fund raising efforts are devoted primarily to the priorities of the Gevirtz School, as defined by the Dean and the GGSE Director of Development ("DOD"). The ADD will focus on: the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual prospects and associated family foundations; new and renewing annual gifts of $1,000 or more; working with the Dean and DOD to launch and grow a branded Dean's Fund (and corresponding Donor Stewardship Society for annual donors of $2,500 or more); young alumni and first-time donor gifts; expanding the overall number of alumni participating in GGSE philanthropy, and cultivating existing alumni support; annual family/friend contributions to named fellowships; and gifts from community members having a demonstrated commitment to education (i.e. teachers, counselors, school administrators, etc.). Prospect engagement and solicitation strategies will include personal visits (locally and regionally), coordinated social media outreach, cultivation through small events, targeted direct mail campaigns, and written proposals. To allow him/herself to be most efficient in targeted fundraising outreach, the ADD will work with the DOD to prioritize workload by considering return on investment of time, and by organizing prospect pools geographically. In order to maximize philanthropic support from donors to UC Santa Barbara, the ADD will also help to build the pipeline of major gift prospects ($25,000+) through coordinated prospect discovery and collaboration with GGSE DOD/staff/faculty, the broader Development staff (i.e. the Annual Fund Team and Regional Development Team), campus administrators, and key volunteers. The ADD will focus about sixty percent of his/her time on direct fundraising and fundraising outreach activities. These activities will require modest travel locally, within various regions of California, and occasionally out of state. Forty percent of the ADD's time will be focused on other activities including administrative duties, planning and coordinating, data analysis, and internal/external communications. The ADD works to ensure that all aspects of his/her development activities are internally consistent, thematically related, and thoroughly coordinated with the overarching Gevirtz School development agenda, as well as the priorities, policies, and procedures of the Development Office and University.

Minimum Requirements:

High level of creativity, energy, and ambition to lead a program and manage projects.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.

Demonstrated interpersonal skills to establish and maintain good working relationships with diverse groups, including colleagues, faculty, staff, donors, and students.

Strong organizational and time management skills and meticulous attention to detail, the ability to set, negotiate, and meet priorities and produce high-quality work under multiple deadlines and priorities.

Proven success in leading a creative venture or program.

Experience with social media such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

Ability to articulate and execute a well-developed case for student philanthropy.

Demonstrated critical thinking and strategic planning abilities.

Proven success in managing events at various scales and generating positive outcomes. Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of university fundraising and stewardship best practice.

Strong professional ethics, discretion and judgment.

Knowledge of office software.

Desirable Requirements:

Experience with alumni and/or donor relations.

Flexible attitude on the job.

The ability to troubleshoot problems and make quick decisions.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #20160573

PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Gevirtz Graduate School of Education
Department of Counseling, Clinical, & School Psychology (CCSP)

Provides support to CCSP chair, faculty, Director of Training, and Hosford Clinic Director for instruction, research and community service efforts. Responsible for the smooth operation of the day to day activities related to the academic program, including recruitment, application processing and review, program and course planning, dissemination of information to prospective applicants as well as enrolled students. Position includes data gathering and database report generation regarding student and program issues. Reqs: Must possess excellent communication and organizational skills. Must have good attention to detail, be accurate, professional and service-oriented. Must be able to work with a variety of customers in a fast paced environment with frequent interruptions. Able to interpret policies and procedures and accurately communicate them to others as needed. Note: Fingerprint background check required. Mandated reporting requirements of child abuse. $20.59-$21.57/hour. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For primary consideration apply by 11/15/16, thereafter open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #20160548

2016-17 TEACHING ASSISTANTS

Teaching Assistant positions in the Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology as well as the Department of Education are listed below. TAships are typically 25% time. All positions are based upon available funding and student enrollment. Please note TAships are often tied to particular fellowships and are often assigned on that basis a year ahead. It is extremely rare that the GGSE can offer TAships to graduate students in other departments or schools.

Please contact the department chairs for additional information about a position and its availability: Tania Israel, Chair, Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology; Julie Bianchini, Chair, Department of Education.

Teaching Assistant (TA) and Graduate Student Research (GSR) appointments are offered through the Departments and the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education (GGSE). Please refer to the Graduate Division’s Graduate Handbook, for detailed descriptions of the TA and GSR appointment titles and benefits (Student Academic Apprenticeships).

Teaching Assistantships are assigned by the Department Chairs based upon a request and recommendation by the course instructor. TAships are allocated pending course enrollments, type of class and available funding. Students who have a commitment for department funding as part of a fellowship package will receive some priority if they meet the criteria listed in step 3 below. The following procedure is followed in making these appointments:

1. A listing of tentative TA needs positions is posted on this page.

2. To be eligible for a Teaching Assistantship, students must meet basic criteria set forth in the University’s Academic Personnel Manual (APM410) and in the Red Binder. These include: * Registered graduate student in full-time residence, enrolled in at least 8 units * In good academic standing, including maintenance of a minimum 3.0 GPA * Making appropriate progress to degree * Evidence of academic excellence and promise as a teacher.

The total length of time a student can hold a Teaching Assistant position is four years (12 quarters). System-wide regulation does not permit graduate student appointments beyond 18 quarters. An exception to policy is required to extend a Teaching Assistant position 13 to 15 quarters. These exceptions are reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis and requires the Department Chair’s approval in CCSP and the Vice Chair's approval in ED. For complete information, please visit Graduate Division’s web site: http://www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/financial/.

3. In selecting a student for a Teaching Assistantship, the instructor and department chair will apply criteria appropriate to the needs of the course and anticipated students needs. These criteria might include: * Expertise in material covered by the course * Progress to degree * Teaching experience and evaluation results * Scholarly excellence and promise * Teaching ability and quality * Need for financial support 5. Both the instructor of record and the Graduate Student Teaching Assistant will be notified by the Department Office when the assignment is made

GGSE students interested in TAships may also contact the following departments who have hired GGSE students in the past: Asian-American Studies, Black Studies, Chemistry, Chican@ Studies Department, Communication, Ecology Evolution and Marine Biology, English as a Second Language, Molecular Cellular and Developmental Biology, Physics.